Black Pepper Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
Bright, citrusy, and genuinely refreshing, this blended drink layers the grassy depth of green tea with sweet banana, fresh orange juice, and a zingy hit of lime. Baby spinach sneaks in a boost of color and nutrients without tipping the flavor anywhere near "health food" territory ā the fruit and citrus keep things lively and delicious. A little freshly grated ginger ties everything together with a gentle warmth that feels energizing rather than spicy. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of black pepper and any sneaky spice blends, so there's no label-reading required. Chilling the brewed tea before blending is the small step that makes a big difference, keeping the color vivid and the texture silky smooth. Maple syrup lets you dial the sweetness up or down to your exact taste, and a squeeze of extra lime at the end brightens the whole glass. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive but comes together in just a few minutes of blending.
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2 servings
- 1 cup brewed green tea, cooled
- 1 medium ripe banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach, loosely packed
- Ā½ cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 large orange)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup, or more to taste
- Ā½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 4ā6 ice cubes
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Brew 1 cup of green tea and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 20 minutes until cold. (You can do this ahead ā chilled tea blends more smoothly and keeps the color bright.)
- 2
Add the chilled green tea, frozen banana slices, baby spinach, orange juice, lime juice, maple syrup, and grated ginger to a blender.
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